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        Is Matthew Golden Already Green Bay's No. 1 WR?

        By Jared Smola | Updated on Sat, Aug 30 2025 11:55 PM UTC
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        The Athletic's Jeff Howe believes that rookie Matthew Golden could quickly emerge as the Packers' No. 1 WR. "It might not be all that shocking if he quickly becomes quarterback Jordan Love’s go-to wide receiver," Howe writes. "He was turning heads early in the offseason, and he maintained that momentum through the summer."

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        Golden has impressed since the moment he took the field this offseason, impressing with his route running and hands. He's clearly set to play a big role out of the gate -- and WR Jayden Reed's foot injury only elevates Golden's ceiling.

        The rookie is a priority WR4 target in fantasy drafts who could develop into a weekly WR2. His ADP has climbed into Round 8, but he's still a slight value there.

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